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TetraFauna River Rock Decorative ReptoFilter is great for aqua-terrariums, paludariums and other aquatic herptile habitats up to 55 gallons.
Additional ReptoFilter Disposable Filter Cartridges (#27533) sold separately. Replace filter cartridge every two weeks or sooner for optimal performance.

Slide O-ring over Elbow Fitting, keeping it approximately 1/4" from the end of the Elbow Fitting opening. Note: The O-ring is needed only in the River Rock Decorative ReptoFilter setup. The Sandstone and Woodlands Decorative ReptoFilters do not need an O-ring.

Place assembled pump on the bottom of the Decorative ReptoFilter. Slide the overflow tube with O-ring into groove at top of the filter front. Slide down until O-ring sits at bottom of groove to form a watertight seal. Route pump cord through small notch at rear of filter top. Note: For the Sandstone and Woodlands Decorative ReptoFilters, place the tube directly into the inner hole.

Rinse cartridge filters under cold tap water to remove any carbon dust.

Insert filter cartridges into slots on either side of pump and slide all the way down until seated on bottom*.

Place lid on filter.

Place filter unit in corner of tank and fill until water level is between minimum and maximum line (levels are indicated on side of filter). Use a dechlorinator every time water is added to the tank. Tip: All Decorative ReptoFilters have intake holes close to the base of the unit. In order to prevent small animals from being sucked into the holes, it is recommended to add gravel to cover the holes.

Plug in filter and create a drip loop.

Only the Woodlands and Sandstone Decorative ReptoFilters come with a built-in well for a circular fogger unit (not included). Warning: Make sure when installing the fogger, there is always a minimum of 2 inches of water levels in the well. Be sure to follow manufacture instructions.

*Replace filter cartridge every two weeks or sooner for optimal performance.

Safety Instructions
Special care should be taken to avoid possible electric shock, since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. Do not attempt any repairs by yourself; return the ReptoFilter appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.

Warning
To guard against injury, observe basic safety precautions, including the following:

If the ReptoFilter appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.

Carefully examine the appliance after installation. Unplug the appliance if there is water on parts not intended to get wet.

Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

To avoid getting the appliance plug or receptacle wet, position the aquarium to the side of a wall-mounted outlet in order to prevent water from dripping onto the plug or outlet. Arrange a "drip loop" for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to an outlet. The "drip loop" is part of the cord below the level of the outlet (or if using an extension cord, below the level of the connector that prevents water from traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the outlet.

If the plug or outlet should get wet, don't unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Once the power has been disconnected, unplug the cord and examine it for the presence of water in the outlet.

Always unplug the appliance from an outlet when it is not in use. Also, unplug it before cleaning, and prior to disconnecting or attaching parts. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

Do not use an appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use attachments that are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer; they may cause an unsafe condition.

Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

Make sure the appliance is securely installed before operating it.

If an extension cord is necessary, use a cord with a rating that matches or exceeds the rating of the appliance. A cord rated for fewer amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Arrange the cord so that it will not trip anybody, and that it will not be pulled in any way.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts.

Supervise children closely when they are near or using the appliance.

Customers Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 by pogojoe the product is amazing
As with everything i have ordered from you it is great even when something went wrong customer service fixed the problem fast and very and very nicely im a very happy and repeat customer
April 30, 2015

Rated 5 out of 5 by RatMommy Great product!
I bought this filter to create a relaxing water feature for my young water dragons and it was larger than expected, provides an excellent resting place, the sound of the water running is very nice, easy to clean, easy to operate, and keeps the water clean! Definitely not complaining!
December 10, 2013

Rated 5 out of 5 by WaterDragonKeeper Looks Great, Works Great
Easy to set up, keeps water clean while adding to a naturalistic terrarium
August 15, 2012

Rated 5 out of 5 by GinainDenver Attractive and Effective
This is a very effective filter. It is easy to use and looks nice in the aquarium. As we have a very large tank, we have had to put this on a platform to raise it enough so that the top stays above water level.
June 8, 2012

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Well yes it would clean that tank, keep it crystal clear as a matter of fact. But, a 10 gallon tank is way to small of a tank to keep a red eared slider in. I would assume you have a hatchling now, and not given the proper set up as he grows (which will be very little in a 10 gallon), he could develop some shell and organ issues. I would advice you get the little guy at least a 20 long tank for now, and eventually dependant on the gender of the turtle, you will need a 55 gallon for a male and a 75 gallon for a female. Amazing that little tiny turtle will grow that much huh?

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Both the water falls are ok. One of the water falls I had for about 2 1/2 years and now it hardly pumps the water ouf ot the falls. I changed the inside the filter cartiages every week. I have a 55 gallon aquairm and 4 red ear sliders that are 4 years old. The water falls are the repo water fall filters you sell. I like them just have to buy a new inside. Thank you.

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I have that filter too, for my three turtles plus another filter . But the one with waterfall , u need to take black pump apart,its kinda tuff, it slides, remove spinner and rinse whole thing A old toothbrush works too. it cloggs easy, i do it monthly. also take whole filter water fall out and scalded w hot water . POOP gets trapped there too, ive noticed. Hope this helps :)

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If you bought your Decorative ReptoFilter from us, I assume that you have the Sandstone ReptoFilter, as we just added the other two about 7 months ago. If this is true, you want the replacement filter to be the ReptoFilter 90 which can be found on this page:

If you have any more questions about purchasing a replacement part for your ReptoFilter, and don't need the advice or opinions of other customers, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-381-7179. You can also email them at CustomerService@DrsFosterSmith.com.

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Thank you for your question. If you position the filter so that the intake is at least 2-3" above the sand, this filter should be fine to use in your terrarium.

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I have a 38 gallon tank 12' x 36" long x 22" approx high" and 1 Red Eared Slider who is a year old and about 6 inches head to foot. What would you recommend as the best and quietest filter, the water is deep and tank is long. Thanks

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I'm getting ready for our first baby turtles and have decided on this filter for our 20 gallon aquarium. It says it doubles as a basking spot but I can't imagine how little turtles could climb up to the top. Would the water have to be within a few inches from the top? I may have a separate basking spot with lower levels of water to start with, so what is the minimal inches the filter can work with? Thanks!

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Thank you for your question. It would be difficult for a baby turtle to climb to the top if this filter. Unfortunately, it is only recommended to keep a water level of 4" to 5-1/2" when using this item, so filling near the top is not an option.

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